Supermarket wars *

United Kingdom - July 2 2012
We recently gained an insight into how the domestic courts will interpret the Muller case in the recent decision of the English High Court in R (on the application of Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd) v Birmingham City Council and Tesco Stores.

New Regulations now in force for 2012 *

United Kingdom - July 2 2012
The new Regulations, which replace the 2006 Regulations of the same name, came into force on 1 May 2012.

Procurement law update *

United Kingdom - January 20 2012
The Outer House of the Court of Session has recently issued its decision in the Judicial Review action brought by Sidey Limited against a decision of Clackmannanshire Council to award a contract in breach of the Regulations, where the Council had voluntarily followed the restricted procedure for a below threshold contract.

Procuring specialist goods and services - equal treatment in tender requirements *

United Kingdom - September 1 2011
When tendering for specialist goods and services, what happens if there are very few suppliers that can meet your requirements?